He was the son of the late Perry and Elizabeth McEwen Temple. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Foster. He was self-employed as a truck driver and was a United States Army Veteran.

Survivors include sister, Mary Kathryn Culberson Temple (the late H.M. Mac Culberson); brothers, James (Evelyn) Temple and Charles (Junne) Temple; a number of nieces and nephews; and a number of great and great-great-nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday September 26, at 11 a.m. at Danielsville Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Calvin Ward will officiate. Nephews will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Danielsville UMC at P.O. Box 145, Danielsville, Ga. 30633.